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Rourkela cops file charge sheet in 2 gang-rape cases

ROURKELA police has acted swiftly and submitted charge sheets in the two shocking gang-rape cases that had rocked the steel city in September.

Tipper falls on railway track in Bamebari, driver injured

A dumper truck rolled over and fell 50 feet onto a railway track at Gurbeda sahi under Bamebari police station of Keonjhar on Monday.

Massive footfall at Jagannath temple poses challenge for administration

WITH 2024 drawing to a close and a new year knocking at the doors, the Puri administration is grappling with huge footfall of devotees at the Shree Jagannath temple.

Country Must Know Sacrifice Of Our Heroes, Says Pradhan

UNION Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday paid glowing tributes to freedom fighters of Sambalpur and said the country must know the sacrifices of heroes like Udanth Sai and Chhabila Sai who have been neglected in the pages of history.

Couple cheats posing as kin of principal secy to PM, held

POLICE have arrested a couple from the capital city for allegedly posing as the daughter and son-in-law of Pramod Kumar Mishra, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and cheating several businessmen on the pretext of providing them his support for expanding their businesses.

CM Majhi Ensures Free Treatment for Boudh Boy with Rare Disease

In a swift response to the urgent medical need of a seven-year-old boy from Boudh suffering from a mysterious illness, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday arranged for his treatment at SCB medical college and hospital in Cuttack.

Govt Responsible For Farmers' Woes, Didn't Alert Them: Naveen

Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday held the state government responsible for the massive crop damage in several districts due to unseasonal rains and said it would not have occurred if advance information on the inclement weather was provided to the farmers.

Centre Accepts State's Plea, Extends Crop Loss Claims Time Till Jan 1

THE central government has approved the state's proposal for extension of deadline for farmers to report their loss to insurance companies till January 1.

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Carlsen says Anand isn't ready for FIDE job

THE Magnus Carlsen saga has taken a new twist. A couple of days after being disqualified from the World Rapid Chess championships in New York for wearing jeans, the former world champion took a dig at Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who is a deputy president in the international chess federation (FIDE).

Skipped ex-PM's ashes immersion to give privacy to his family: Cong

THE row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral refuses to die down with the BJP targeting the Congress over its leadership's absence during the immersion of Singh's ashes and Rahul Gandhi's Vietnam trip during the mourning period.

Pranab Prakash Das resigns as OCA chief

FORMER BJD organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das has resigned as the president of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA).

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After eventful contest between ball and bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller

Man City Stop the Rot With Victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

ITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec CEO

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.

Australia trade pact completes two years; India exports up 14% FY24

THE India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed two years on Sunday, has helped India increase its exports by 14% to the Indo-pacific nation in FY24.

China Unveils Prototype of World's Fastest Bullet Train

CHINA on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train, which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during test runs, making it the world's fastest high-speed train.

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.

Chad votes in parliamentary election as military rule ends

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijani Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs